Hincapie Hires Elizabeth Giaquinto to Represent in New York & New Jersey

Greenville, SC, February 26, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired Elizabeth Giaquinto as a sales representative in New York and New Jersey. Effective immediately, Giaquinto will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincapie custom cycling clothing to clubs and teams in her territory.

“We are thrilled to add Elizabeth to our growing sales team,” says Lynn Joslin, Hincapie Sportswear National Sales Manager. “She’s a true industry veteran with many years of sales experience and a proven track record in New York City and the surrounding areas. George and Rich Hincapie started their cycling careers in New York City and their legacy is still very much alive there. We are confident that Elizabeth can leverage this Hincapie heritage and her existing connections to grow our business in her territory.”

Elizabeth Giaquinto has been selling bicycles and bicycle products in New York and New Jersey for over 30 years. She’s sold everything from bicycles and accessories to clothing and energy products, so she has an intimate understanding of the challenges facing today’s retailers. In addition to leveraging her existing relationships, Giaquinto will draw on her extensive industry experience to cultivate new relationships and grow sales in NY and NJ.

“Having been in the industry for so long, I am only interested in product lines that are reliable and of the highest quality,” said Giaquinto. “I’m very proud to be selling Hincapie. I’ve been talking about it with my dealers and their response has been fantastic. They are interested in seeing the samples as soon as I can show them. I love what I do and I’m looking forward to working with Hincapie.”

Dealers in New York and New Jersey are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Giaquinto directly at 201-245-4355 or egiaquinto@hincapiesports.com. Dealers can also contact Hincapie Sportswear at 866-359-4796.

About Hincapie® Sportswear, Inc.:
Hincapie® Sportswear, Inc., headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is a manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist. The company creates premium, custom cycling and triathlon apparel and accessories for competitive teams, clubs, events and organizations. Hincapie also manufactures a retail line of high-tech, performance cycling apparel and accessories available through bicycle retailers worldwide and online. The company also manufacturers Hincapie Premium Denim, in addition to producing the Hincapie documentary, A Ride With George Hincapie. For more information, please visit www.Hincapie.com, www.HincapieDenim.com and www.aridewithgeorge.com.

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